MANDIBLE:The
lower jaw.
CONDYLE: The “ball” end of the mandible. DISC: A cartilaginous pad that acts as a cushion between the condyle and the socket that it fits into. |
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MUSCLES: There are numerous closing muscles that “power” the TMJ. The two illustrated here are the two most frequently involved in soreness / pain.
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Temporalis Muscle | Masseter Muscle |
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